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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1833
Page
5
A man told of a sudden accident in his home where a cutting of meat led to chaos. A kettle of boiling soup on the hearth and an infant by the fireplace resulted in the baby falling into the boiling liquid but surviving only a short time later.
The act amends duties on imports set by the July 14 1832 law and expands exemptions. It lowers tax on several textiles and goods and phases duties to be paid in ready money from June 30 1842. It allows additional duty reductions and enumerates items admitted free or at reduced rates including linens dyes and various chemical and agricultural products.
The bill proposes a five year act to grant sections of public lands to Ohio Indiana Illinois Alabama Missouri Mississippi and Louisiana and to distribute net proceeds among all states by population after deducting a twelve and a half percent dividend for internal improvement or education. It sets land grants for Mississippi Louisiana Missouri Indiana Illinois Alabama and details price and usage conditions including free mail and military transport.
Mr. Benjamin Smith defended himself when a large black wolf attacked him near his fox bait on his Madison farm. The wolf bit his leg as Smith fended off the beast with a jackknife, killing it after a struggle. Smith incurred little injury thanks to his thick boot.
From Washington March 3 the two houses worked late into the night and morning to close the session. Civil appropriation bills passed, Clay's Land Bill awaited the President's signature. Votes of thanks were given to presiding officers. Commissioners named to settle claims under the New Metropolitan Indemnity Treaty include Willis Silliman Peter Daniels John R. Livingston Jr and others. Andrew Donelson named to assist in signing land warrants and J J Fidwards named Pension Commissioner. The President retained Clay's Land Bill for consideration. Singular event noted.
A temperance gathering at the Capitol drew many members of Congress and visitors from across the country. Speeches by Felix Grandy Lewis Cass Gideon Tomlinson and Dr Edwards highlighted the long session, with later reports on Clay tariff, revenue bills, and political tension over nullification in Congress and Virginia state flag incidents.
In Waterbury Connecticut a deadly house fire at the Judd Tavern left five people dead and two rescued. Israel Holmes was away on a trip to Philadelphia. a 7 year old and a 5 year old perished along with 27 year old John Tuttle and a young woman. Three others escaped through windows as flames raged in the NW wind and icy air.
John C G West elected sheriff of Kershaw District South Carolina must take the nullification oath per Governor Hayne. He refuses and issues a long address to constituents outlining constitutional objections including the power to suspend laws by a volatile association. The press predicts his supersession and possible re nomination as the proscription campaign expands statewide.
The Comte de Survilliers known as Joseph Bonaparte says the London Court Journal, is constantly surrounded by members of his family now in town.
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